[Small Business Administration](https://www.sba.gov)

June 15, 2026 (Full application / submission deadline)

$2,500,000–$5,000,000 per award; up to $50,000,000 total program funding; ~10 awards expected

Supports organizations providing hands-on, in-person technical assistance and manufacturing training to small manufacturing businesses across the U.S.

No cost sharing or matching required.

--- ## Description This opportunity, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), seeks proposals from established organizations to deliver innovative, hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance to small manufacturing business concerns. The program, part of the Empower to Grow (E2G) initiative (formerly 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program), aims to strengthen the capabilities and competitiveness of small manufacturers through direct support, education, and skills development. --- ## Due Dates - June 15, 2026: Full application / submission deadline (Applications due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Range:** $2,500,000 (minimum) to $5,000,000 (maximum) per award - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $50,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 10 - **Project Period:** Not specified; refer to program guidelines for details - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must: - Be a for-profit or not-for-profit entity (including small businesses, other-than-small businesses, trade and professional associations, and educational institutions) - Have been in existence continually for at least the past three years - Have experience providing hands-on, in-person technical assistance, tools, or training to small manufacturing businesses on a regional or national basis - Demonstrate capacity to deliver manufacturing-related training and technical assistance to small business concerns **Eligible applicant types include:** - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher ed) - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses - Other organizations meeting the above criteria --- ## Application Process - **Submission Portal:** Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362182). - **Application Components:** - Cover Letter - Technical Proposal - Budget Detail Worksheet (A-9 thru A-12 for a twelve-month budget period) - Budget Narrative - Cost Policy Statement - Key Personnel Resumes and Position Descriptions - Single Audit (if applicable) - Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) - SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, and SF-LLL forms - **Original hardcopy signatures** may be required; ensure all required signatures are received by the Grants Servicing Office by the deadline. - **Guidelines and forms** are available on [GrantSolutions](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=123934). --- ## Additional Information - Program is part of the SBA’s Empower to Grow (E2G) initiative. - Designed to reach small manufacturing business concerns nationwide. - No cost sharing or matching funds are required. - For detailed instructions, refer to the program guidelines and FAQs on the program page. --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362182) - [Program Announcement & Application Materials (GrantSolutions)](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=123934) - [Small Business Administration Home Page](https://www.sba.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Notes | |-----------------------------------------|------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Grants.gov Contact Center | support@grants.gov | 1-800-518-4726 | 24/7 except federal holidays | | SBA Office of Business Development | OMTA@sba.gov | Not listed | Program questions (per GrantSolutions announcement) | | GrantSolutions Help Desk | help@grantsolutions.gov | (866) 577-0771 | For GrantSolutions portal access/support | | SBA General Information | answerdesk@sba.gov | (800) 827-5722 | |

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